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I'm calling BS on a 1 TB SSD. That would cost as much as a console itself. I wouldn't be surprised to see a smaller SSD for booting etc coupled with a larger standard HD.
 
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I'm calling BS on a 1 TB SSD. That would cost as much as a console itself. I wouldn't be surprised to see a smaller SSD for booting etc coupled with a larger standard HD.

Prices have dropped a lot lately, I mean it'd still be expensive, but it's not like 4 years ago expensive anymore which was absurd; I just bought one for $150 and there were other brands that were cheaper.
 
Just invite bungie to make everything except story and missions for a new halo game and keep them in check so they don't greed it up like they did with destiny dlc. A match made in heaven.
 
Just invite bungie to make everything except story and missions for a new halo game and keep them in check so they don't greed it up like they did with destiny dlc. A match made in heaven.
I wouldn't trust Bungie with Halo anymore. Hell, The story guys were Joseph Staten and Frank O'Connor, and they are both at Microsoft. 343i nailed the Halo gameplay evolution. Mission and level design are what they need to address. They also ned to direct the story and it's presentation into more interesting territory.
 
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Next Xbox To Feature Ray Tracing, 1TB NVMe SSD Storage; DevKit To Release After GDC 2019 – Rumor
Francesco De Meo
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With the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One having been released over 5 years ago, there’s no doubt that the next generation consoles from Sony and Microsoft will be released in the near future. We still don’t know much about either of them, but something new on the next Xbox may have revealed today.
In the past few days, a rumor regarding the next Xbox console and Microsoft’s plans for the next console generation started circulating online. Earlier today, a verified ResetEra forums member called hmqq talked about the rumor, confirming that some of the things revealed in the earlier rumor are true. Among them are Ray Tracing and storage, as well as some of the revealed specs.

About the reddit leak:​
The hardware is partially true​
Storage is true​
Raytracing is true​
Lockhart is not Streaming box​
Xbox SoC codename is Anubis, check AMD’s plan​
MS AI is not a part of the hardware, in other words, never heard of TPU or ASIC like it​
How to implement Raytracing? See GDC 2019​
Why they make a decision like Lockhart? See GDC 2019​
Why there still no DevKit? After GDC 2019​

The rumored specs for the next Xbox console, codenamed Anubis, are:
CPU: Custom 8 cores / 16 Threads Zen 2 CPU​
GPU: Custom NAVI @12+ teraflops​
Memory: 16GB GDDR6​
Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD @ 1+GB/s​
DirectX Raytracing + MS AI​

While the ResetEra user’s identity has been verified by the administration, we still have to take everything with a grain of salt until official confirmation comes in. With GDC 2019 being held in late March, it won’t take much longer for more information regarding the next Xbox console to emerge online. We will keep you updated on the matter as soon as more come in on it, so stay tuned for all the latest news.
 
Still doubt. Would live to be true though. I know MS said they are heavily invested in developing Ray Tracing though.
 
Skyforce Anniversary at $3 is a steal. I had a blast with that game on GamePass.

Ghost Recon Wildlands is tempting I’ve really wanted to play that since it released.
 
Prices have dropped a lot lately, I mean it'd still be expensive, but it's not like 4 years ago expensive anymore which was absurd; I just bought one for $150 and there were other brands that were cheaper.

I just don't think they'd do that, the cost increase would be significant for the part, $150 just for an SSD when they'd still need to include some other type of HDD because 1TB isn't enough next gen just doesn't seem realistic. The type of SSD they are talking about in the leak is currently $250 on amazon for a 1TB, no way that's happening, even in a year the price won't drop that much. Just for comparison the HDD that's included in the One X costs about $44.00 right now. Even the 250GB version of the SSD in that leak is about twice that at about $89.99

If the One X that came out in 2017 with an old cheap CPU and 12GB or RAM had to cost $500 what would a console in 2020 cost that has a much better and more expensive CPU, more and better memory, a much better GPU and a storage solution that costs over 5 times what the one they currently use does (going by the 1TB in the "leak") it just seems unrealistic to expect a company to do that unless they are willing to lose hundreds of dollars at launch.
 
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I just don't think they'd do that, the cost increase would be significant for the part, $150 just for an SSD when they'd still need to include some other type of HDD because 1TB isn't enough next gen just doesn't seem realistic. The type of SSD they are talking about in the leak is currently $250 on amazon for a 1TB, no way that's happening, even in a year the price won't drop that much. Just for comparison the HDD that's included in the One X costs about $44.00 right now. Even the 250GB version of the SSD in that leak is about twice that at about $89.99

If the One X that came out in 2017 with an old cheap CPU and 12GB or RAM had to cost $500 what would a console in 2020 cost that has a much better more expensive CPU, more and better memory, a much better GPU and a storage solution that costs over 5 times what the one they currently use does (going by the 1TB in the "leak") it just seems unrealistic to expect a company to do that unless they are willing to lose hundreds of dollars at launch.
MS can make up for it elsewhere, so they can take a hit.
 
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Xbox 'Anaconda:' Everything we know about Microsoft's next flagship console
Matt Brown25 Jan 2019
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While the Xbox One X takes the crown as the most powerful video game console on the market, Microsoft is looking forward to what comes next. An upcoming Xbox device codenamed "Anaconda" looks to be the next major iteration of the console, with interesting details already beginning to surface.
Xbox Anaconda hardware will 'set the benchmark'
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Could there be multiple Xbox One consoles on the horizon?
In 2017, we reported on an unannounced Xbox product in development, bearing the codename "Scarlett." Fast forward to E3 2018, and Xbox head Phil Spencer wrapped up its annual press conferencewith a teaser for what lies ahead. Reiterating the company's commitment to industry-leading hardware, Spencer confirmed its hardware team is "deep into architecting the next Xbox consoles." Boasting its "commitment to set the benchmark for console gaming," this lays the foundations for the rumored project.
Reports indicate Xbox Scarlett is a family of devices broken into several tiers, rather than a single console. This family reportedly features two next-generation Xbox consoles, tailored to different gaming audiences. It currently includes a rumored Xbox One X successor codenamed Xbox Anaconda, paired with a lower-cost Xbox One S follow-up named "Xbox Lockhart."
Xbox Anaconda looks to be Microsoft's next cutting-edge enthusiast console, with top-tier hardware and graphical capabilities. After shifting from PowerPC architecture to AMD x86-based processors, Microsoft will stick with similar hardware to maintain compatibility. AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su previously discussed ongoing efforts to help deliver Microsoft's next Xbox "secret sauce,"indicating its partnership is still underway.
As seen in past Xbox consoles, we expect a new AMD graphics processing unit (GPU) to be used. The Xbox team was sourcing an electrical engineer specialized in GDDR6 according to a career listing, indicating it plans to use this faster, more efficient graphics memory going forward. This signals a substantial GPU upgrade is on the way, with an accompanying central processing unit (CPU) boost assumed. Further backed by a report from Brad Sams, AMD's Zen 2 CPU architecture and next-generation GPU technology are likely candidates.
However, despite clear investments from Microsoft, stay weary that Anaconda isn't set in stone. Internal plans can (and often) change, if Microsoft doesn't see it as a suitable addition to the Xbox lineup.
Xbox Anaconda forward compatibility, improved graphics, and game streaming
No need to worry – Xbox Anaconda should support your existing games and apps.
Microsoft has previously suggested an end to console generations, instead focusing its resources on Xbox One revisions going forward. The Xbox One Xwas an exemplary execution of this concept, delivering a significant mid-generation hardware upgrade while maintaining compatibility with the existing library. Like the incremental smartphone model, such an approach allows Microsoft to introduce new hardware to a single platform.
Leveraging the same universal Windows 10 kernel, Xbox Anaconda should further build on the foundations of Xbox One. While this console generation first saw countless features missing from the Xbox 360, we expect Xbox Anaconda to maintain harmony with previous games, apps, and features.
If hardware upgrades are on the way, we can also assume enhanced graphical capabilities. While the Xbox One was marketed as a "true 4K" console, many games still fail to deliver in tandem with a high frame rate. With 4K steadily becoming a standard in gaming, we expect Xbox Anaconda games to more regularly hit this resolution at 60 frames per second (FPS) without comprising as many graphical features. Although 8K (7,680 pixels x 4,320 pixels) at 60Hz is achievable under the revised HDMI 2.1 standard, don't expect this in gaming anytime soon.
Other newly-added future-facing features like 120Hz support, variable refresh rates (VRR), and auto low latency mode (ALLM)could have a greater presence on Xbox Anaconda, too.
Could Xbox game streaming make its debut in tandem with Xbox Anaconda?
Microsoft's commitment to deliver "console-quality games streaming" also likely ties into the Xbox Scarlett vision, via its newly-unveiled technology, Project xCloud. Packing custom Xbox consoles stripped-down into server blades, the firm is building a dedicated backbone for remote cloud gaming across the globe. Following the success of its subscription-based Xbox Game Pass, this will further expand the availability of full-fledged experiences to PCs, tablets, and phones. Spencer previously indicated a public launch by 2020, and Xbox Anaconda could complement this.
So what about that long-promised virtual reality (VR)? Ahead of the Xbox One X launch, Microsoft discussed plans to bring VR to the console. While VR was the hot industry trend at that time, talk of the technology on Xbox has since dwindled. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, Microsoft Chief Marketing Officer Mike Nichols stated the team doesn't have "any plans specific to Xbox consoles in virtual reality or mixed reality." At least for now, Xbox VR isn't looking likely.
Xbox Anaconda games and apps
Microsoft took five new studios under its wing at E3, establishing a strong future for Xbox.
With only a brief mention of new consoles from Microsoft, it's unclear which titles are targeting the system. Many upcoming Xbox One games will likely be playable on the consoles regardless of formal support, as a result of forward compatibility. Among these should be Halo Infinite, Gears 5, and upcoming Forza games – which could all get upgrades, too.
Microsoft added five new game development studios to its portfolio in June, with two more just months later, doubling down on its commitment to top-tier first-party games. Among these is "The Initiative," a new studio based in Santa Monica, Calif., alongside Playground Games, Undead Labs, Compulsion Games, and Ninja Theory. Projects like Playground Games' rumored Fable title and other creations of these studios will likely make an arrival on Xbox Anaconda. Third-party developers are also investing in the future, with Bethesda already claiming that Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI are targeting next-generation systems.
Xbox Anaconda release dateand pricing
Microsoft has yet to confirm a launch window for the next Xbox consoles, though multiple reports indicate the team is targeting 2020. This would position Anaconda three years after the launch of Xbox One X. If true, there may be talk of Xbox Anaconda at E3 2019.
As always, take this rumors of Xbox Anaconda lightly until an official announcement from Microsoft. There's also currently no indication of price, but we should see different price points between different devices under the Scarlett family.
Your thoughts on Xbox Anaconda
We'll continue to update this article with new information as it becomes available. What are you most looking forward to from Xbox Anaconda? Let us know in the comments.
Updated January 24, 2019: We refreshed this article with the latest details on the next flagship Xbox.
 
I just don't think they'd do that, the cost increase would be significant for the part, $150 just for an SSD when they'd still need to include some other type of HDD because 1TB isn't enough next gen just doesn't seem realistic. The type of SSD they are talking about in the leak is currently $250 on amazon for a 1TB, no way that's happening, even in a year the price won't drop that much. Just for comparison the HDD that's included in the One X costs about $44.00 right now. Even the 250GB version of the SSD in that leak is about twice that at about $89.99

If the One X that came out in 2017 with an old cheap CPU and 12GB or RAM had to cost $500 what would a console in 2020 cost that has a much better more expensive CPU, more and better memory, a much better GPU and a storage solution that costs over 5 times what the one they currently use does (going by the 1TB in the "leak") it just seems unrealistic to expect a company to do that unless they are willing to lose hundreds of dollars at launch.

Crucial has 1TB NVMe SSD for $144. Those prices are definitely up simply because of the market and the newness of the tech and in two years I'd expect that price to be way down, though probably (definitely) not $50 range. Though we can safely assume it won't be 5x the price of the current HDD.

I'm not saying it's going to happen, but I'd be happy if it did, especially so in the Anaconda.
 
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MS can make up for it elsewhere, so they can take a hit.

Not that kind of hit, at least not for the gaming division. They aren't willing to lose money anymore and especially not hundreds of dollars per console. As a company yes they can make money in other areas to make up for it but they won't do that, it's a terrible business idea.
 
Crucial has 1TB NVMe SSD for $144. Those prices are definitely up simply because of the market and the newness of the tech and in two years I'd expect that price to be way down, though probably (definitely) not $50 range. Though we can safely assume it won't be 5x the price of the current HDD.

I'm not saying it's going to happen, but I'd be happy if it did, especially so in the Anaconda.

I can't find the one you are talking about, be careful because some of them have NVMe shown in the title but when you read the specs it shows SATA.
 
Is a SSD really that much better/faster than say a 3.0 usb HDD or if ever a usb-c port?

I have an external SSD hooked up to my Pro and it's slightly faster but it's not night and day the way you would think when you read what the speed differences are on paper. It's really not worth putting in a machine UNLESS it does something to help performance in games that devs just absolutely need. People are already complaining about 1TB not being enough storage this gen, games could be more than twice as big next gen and that'll eat up storage fast so if an SSD is made standard people will have either buy a much larger external SSD which will be a non starter for most due to cost OR a large external HDD and swap games between the two drives, that is if they don't want to have to keep deleting and redownloading huge games over and over.

If a 1TB SSD like the one in that "leak" is around even $100 at the time of launch (it won't be, it'll be more) that's still more than twice what MS is paying for an HDD in a $500 machine now and all you get is a little faster loading speed and no extra storage. They could get a 2TB version of the same HDD that's in the One X now for around $65, to me that sounds like a better idea.

Others have brought up the compromise of a smaller SSD and then a larger HDD for storing games you aren't playing at the time, that makes more sense but it's still much more expensive and I'm not sure if having to constantly swap games between drives is something people would like.
 
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